As a society, Canada is increasingly faced with the challenge of building on the strengths and meeting the needs of an aging society with fewer resources. By the year 2011, members of the "baby boom" generation begin to turn 65. By 2030, it is projected that almost one quarter of the population will be 60 years of age or older. Healthy aging is an achievable goal. The following resources provide information to support a healthy lifestyle in later years.

The Encyclopedia of Health and Aging is an easy-to-understand and reassuring book that encourages us to retain a sense of independence and control over health and well-being. It looks at older age in a new way -- as a time when we can still feel good about ourselves, our bodies, our accomplishments, and our wisdom.

In addition to common age-related diseases and disorders, this guide also focuses on a variety of other age-related issues such as long-term and end-of-life care, hospitalization, elder abuse, exercise and more.

There is nothing more universal than the desire to slow down the aging process, to live a long, full life with health, energy, and independence. The Okinawa Program presents the first evidence-based program to make this possible.

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